You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this. Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter Explain the problem Suggest a solution Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve Begin as follows: Dear ... ,

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Dear Mr John, I am writing
this
email to express my annoyance with the noise of repair work happening in your apartment since
last
week. Please allow me to explain. I am hearing the continuous banging on walls using heavy tools and it has been going on all day since
last
week. I am preparing for my final year examination as it is imperative for me to concentrate on my studies and score good grades. I am trying to cut down the unwanted noise,
however
, I am not able to and it is getting worse. As I do not use a phone and I have not seen you around in a
while
, I have decided to contact you by post.I would like to ask whether it would be okay for you to close the windows and doors that are facing towards my apartment which would help to minimise the sound,
otherwise
, I have to talk to the building manager to take appropriate action. I hope you can understand my situation and I am hoping to resolve the issue without causing ill-feeling between us so we can remain good neighbours. I look forward to hearing your response and please let me know if you have any questions. Yours sincerely, Jee
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coherence cohesion
Make sure your letter follows a clear logical structure. Use separate paragraphs for explaining the problem, suggesting a solution, and stating the action you will take if the situation does not improve.
task achievement
Maintain an appropriate and consistent tone throughout the letter. While the tone was mostly suitable, there were instances of informality and inconsistency that should be addressed.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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